tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post5708145976760277923..comments2024-03-08T18:49:51.289-05:00Comments on Classic Film and TV Café: The Fugitive: A Classic Kimble-Gerard EpisodeRick29http://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-61828806020824461682017-11-05T06:54:47.519-05:002017-11-05T06:54:47.519-05:00Of course,tying up the plot line at the end made f...Of course,tying up the plot line at the end made for great TV esp in those days....BUT it kinda scuppered the syndication chances for a long time,as pretty much everyone remembered the ending....Tbone Mankinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11652961551511673016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-26021514815868057782017-11-05T06:51:22.735-05:002017-11-05T06:51:22.735-05:00There were quite a lot of shows that used the runn...There were quite a lot of shows that used the running man theme...and hence had only a couple of regulars,which kept costs down ... RUN FOR YOUR LIFE with Ben Gazzara and THEN CAME BRONSON plowed a similar furrow, tho without the criminal suspense angle...Tbone Mankinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11652961551511673016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-28130124231807536302013-07-21T11:27:32.584-04:002013-07-21T11:27:32.584-04:00I've never seen the original series, but am ve...I've never seen the original series, but am very impressed they paid homage to "Les Miserables" with its theme of the vindictive lawman forever chasing the fugitive.<br /><br />This sounds like a particularly thought-provoking episode, from a time when television didn't always pander to the lowest common denominator. (Oops - did I say that out loud?)Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-25456172257464251632013-07-19T17:28:26.141-04:002013-07-19T17:28:26.141-04:00Rick, "The Fugitive" was one of the TV&#...Rick, "The Fugitive" was one of the TV's great dramas, fully deserving of your eloquent prose - an insightful reflection on its "Les Mis" premise and the "Corner of Hell" episode. I haven't seen the series since Richard Kimball was finally exonerated in the finale. I suspect all of America was watching and breathed a deep sigh of relief when his name was finally cleared. David Janssen brought such depth and soul to Kimball - a man noble in his suffering and single-minded in seeking justice. I enjoyed Janssen in "Harry O" later, though it didn't last - and was very sad when he passed away much too young. However, immortality will be his thanks to "The Fugitive." Excellent piece, Rick.<br />The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-8674856369784661662013-07-18T20:59:19.085-04:002013-07-18T20:59:19.085-04:00Great post! Never thought about the "Les Mis&...Great post! Never thought about the "Les Mis" connection, so great job. I must admit that I never watched "The Fugitive" ... certainly a hole in my TV resume. I rarely watched hour-long dramas in reruns. It was always comedies, for some reason, which is not the case with my current TV viewing. I'll have to look for this now ...Classicfilmboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01278928051994100842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-36649252741260639242013-07-18T00:24:20.344-04:002013-07-18T00:24:20.344-04:00The topic of The Fugitive is one that I could on a...The topic of <b><i>The Fugitive</i></b> is one that I could on about enough to deplete my allotment of Internets bandwidth...but it's certainly no secret that I am a huge fan of the show. I remember when you mentioned "Corner of Hell" in a previous post of your favorite episodes of the series, and the last time I saw it on Me-TV I smiled, thinking about that.<br /><br />Great cast in this one, too - particularly from the incomparable Bruce Dern, an actor that a buddy of mine in college could do an impression of that was positively uncanny.Ivan G Shreve Jrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04067177808320053382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-13975152790929026842013-07-16T23:58:36.852-04:002013-07-16T23:58:36.852-04:00Really enjoyed this post, Rick! THE FUGITIVE is an...Really enjoyed this post, Rick! THE FUGITIVE is another all-time classic that has been a late discovery for me. I've only seen several episodes from Season One so far, but I'm finding this is one program that lives up to its hype. The Kimble / erard dynamic is one of the reasons this show is so compelling, and any episode where they meet face-to-face has got to be special. This one sounds terrific - Bruce Dern always gives great psychopath.Jeff Flugelhttp://thestalkingmoon.weebly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-13043903745449887422013-07-16T13:45:51.617-04:002013-07-16T13:45:51.617-04:00I'm so glad this show is airing on Me-TV--now ...I'm so glad this show is airing on Me-TV--now I have a chance to catch up with it. Thanks for the reminder of the best of TV.Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06332977249074073942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-61742958455131503212013-07-16T11:49:32.008-04:002013-07-16T11:49:32.008-04:00Rick, I was really pleased to read about this part...Rick, I was really pleased to read about this particular FUGITIVE episode, with Gerard finding the tables being turned on himself, even if he was still his stubborn self in the end. You've got me eager to catch up with this classic, too!DorianTBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357778472575080022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-49361554304575879622013-07-16T08:52:41.732-04:002013-07-16T08:52:41.732-04:00I remember that I loved watching The Fugitive. I n...I remember that I loved watching The Fugitive. I need to go back and re-visit the series.. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09421976438809816553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-17600785805350986712013-07-15T21:53:09.831-04:002013-07-15T21:53:09.831-04:00Riveting. If I've watched a handful of episod...Riveting. If I've watched a handful of episodes of The Fugitive in my life I've watched too many. Not sure why that is but the series always had outstanding writing, given the outcome of the main character was always the same. I'm making a note of this episode title to try to catch it.<br /><br />Greta choice for the blogathon, Rick and your narrative style is compelling.<br /><br />AuroraCitizen Screenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11596338896095275116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-54216762129980570592013-07-15T19:16:41.427-04:002013-07-15T19:16:41.427-04:00Though I 've never seen an episode of The Fugi...Though I 've never seen an episode of <i>The Fugitive</i>, I enjoyed this piece and will definitely seek it out. Me-TV is perfect for that, actually. <br /><br />I think the reason I have never watched <i>The Fugitive</i> is that it never ran locally in syndication when I was growing up (1980s). It wasn't until the Harrison Ford movie in the early 1990s that I became familiar with the story.<br /><br /><i>The Incredible Hulk</i> TV series seems to have borrowed some elements <i>The Fugitive</i>, so I definitely know I love the concept.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-15102472212326405392013-07-15T17:51:54.679-04:002013-07-15T17:51:54.679-04:00One of my very favorite shows. I enjoyed your loo...One of my very favorite shows. I enjoyed your look at this great episode.Jacqueline T. Lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047941886908178350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-18037162650273760752013-07-15T16:11:32.497-04:002013-07-15T16:11:32.497-04:00The Gerard-Kimble dynamic is what made this show g...The Gerard-Kimble dynamic is what made this show great. These were both decent men with purpose and ultimately there is a mutual respect that shines through in each actor's portrayal.Gilby37https://www.blogger.com/profile/12559239743969365425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-7392721631124901992013-07-15T16:09:52.120-04:002013-07-15T16:09:52.120-04:00Great piece. I am sort of a Fugitive newbie, and t...Great piece. I am sort of a Fugitive newbie, and that's a shame. I can tell by reading this wonderful post that I've been missing out! Amanda By Nighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01910620012465381103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-65953566641431356202013-07-15T15:20:26.616-04:002013-07-15T15:20:26.616-04:00One of the greatest television dramas, "The F...One of the greatest television dramas, "The Fugitive" can't help but be enjoyed and admired by all.<br /><br />I appreciated being reminded of this heart-stopping episode.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-74877146379779929722013-07-15T13:10:34.842-04:002013-07-15T13:10:34.842-04:00Great job Rick! THE FUGITIVE was the number one hi...Great job Rick! THE FUGITIVE was the number one hip show to watch when I was in high school. Just about everyone would be talking about it the next day at school. Have not seen the show in years but I love connection, which I obviously never knew about way back when, between Gerard and Javert. I don;t think I could watch the show now without keeping that in mind.John/24Frameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14719659042858962026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-37106412392890013082013-07-15T10:21:52.160-04:002013-07-15T10:21:52.160-04:00Great piece, Rick. One of the strengths of The Fug...Great piece, Rick. One of the strengths of The Fugitive is how, despite the fact we know Kimble's always going to escape, the writers manage to inject either suspense or a deeper underlying meaning (or both) to the story. <br /><br />That's not an easy thing to accomplish - witness all the season-ending faux "cliffhangers" we see today, where we already know the star isn't going to die because he's signed a new contract. The Fugitive knew we knew Kimble would escape, so they chose to go with something deeper and more substantial.Mitchell Hadleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08695771505209080030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-76732047469405797952013-07-15T10:16:39.295-04:002013-07-15T10:16:39.295-04:00I love "The Fugitive," and "Corner ...I love "The Fugitive," and "Corner of Hell" is a brilliant example of why. It is fascinating to see who will learn the true identity of Dr. Kimble and what he/she/they will do with the information. As you mentioned, with the moonshiners community, they have their own "laws" and ways of handling situations. We see Richard instill and maintain the calm that is needed to survive. Over and over again we learn why he is a wonderful doctor and how sad it is that he is unable to pursue his gift because a one-armed man murdered his wife.<br /><br />Dr. Kimble saving Lieutenant Gerard truly is ironic. The strength of "The Fugitive" relies on the excellent performances of David Janssen and Barry Morse and they are assisted by a remarkable cast of supporting actors and strong scripts. I hope your post encourages others to check out this unforgettable classic television show.toto2https://www.blogger.com/profile/09652682900471649463noreply@blogger.com